State of Florida · 1 day ago
SENIOR ATTORNEY - 79011120
Tallahassee, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expThe State of Florida is responsible for regulating various professions and industries, and they are seeking a Senior Attorney for the Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco Legal Unit. This role involves litigation of enforcement actions related to Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco regulation, as well as providing training and guidance to other attorneys in the unit.
Government Administration
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provides training and guidance to attorneys, OPS personnel within the Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco Legal Unit
Litigates enforcement actions
Evaluates investigative reports and evidence
Drafts and issues subpoenas
Negotiates settlements
Drafts pleadings, complaints, motions, notices, and orders
Compiles exhibits
Witness preparation
Takes and defends depositions
Initiates and responds to discovery
Prosecutes and defends enforcement cases and rule challenges before the Division of Administrative Hearings
Prosecutes and defends final orders, emergency suspension orders, declaratory statements, rule waivers, and various cases in circuit courts
Files and answers foreclosure cases
Files claims and intervenes in bankruptcy proceedings and federal actions as requested by the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco
Drafts, reviews, edits, and evaluates proposed rule packages
Responds to Joint Administrative Procedures Committee correspondence
Implements agency policy
Responds to consumer inquiries in writing and verbally
Qualification
Required
Membership in good standing with The Florida Bar
At least two years of experience in the practice of law
Valid Driver's License
Preferred
Knowledge of Chapters 120, 210, 561-565 Florida Statutes
Benefits
State of Florida retirement package: 3% employee contribution required.
Nine annual paid holidays and one personal holiday
Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid annual leave annually as a new employee with the State of Florida
Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid sick leave annually.
The State of Florida offers health insurance coverage (i.e. individual and family coverage) to eligible employees.
The State of Florida provides a $25,000 life insurance policy to eligible employees.
Additional supplemental insurance policies are available for dental, vision, hospital supplement, cancer, etc.
Tax deferred medical and childcare reimbursement accounts are available.
Tuition waiver program to attend an approved State of Florida College or University
Company
State of Florida
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